Author: Geoffrey Hodson
Publisher: Theosophical Publishing
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 298
ISBN/UPC (if available): 0835672546
Description
Through allegory and symbol incorporated in the rituals, Masonry present instruction and teaching about the human journey from a state of ignorance to that of an illumined, unitary consciousness. It seeks to inspire its members to build an ideal human society based on brotherly love, charity and truth.
As a clairvoyant, deep student of Theosophy, and a Mason, the author of this book provides valuable information about the esoteric significance of Masonic ceremonies and how it helps to elevate the human consciousness step by step. He deals with many aspects of the free Masonic work in this publication, and thus it serves as a guide for enquirers and students. A glossary of keywords increases the value of the book.
Contents
Introduction
PART - I
Section 1
THE CANDIDATE STANDS BEFORE THE
DOOR OF THE TYLED LODGE
Section 2
THE CANDIDATE ENTERS THE LODGE
Section 3
THE LESSER MYSTERIES CONTINUE
TO BE ENACTED
Section 4
THE RITE OF INITIATION IS PERFORMED
Section 5
THE INITIATE IS TAUGHT THE SIGNS OF
RECOGNITION
Section 6
THE INITIATE IS INVESTED WITH THE
DISTINGUISHING BADGE OF A FREEMASON
Section 7
THE INITIATE IS INSTRUCTED CONCERNING
THE P...G...S AND P...W...S LEADING FROM
THE FIRST TO THE THIRD DEGREE
Section 8
THE LODGE IS OPENED IN THE THIRD DEGREE
PART - II
ALLEGORY AND SYMBOL IN CRAFT
MASONRY
PART - III
THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS
PART - IV
FREEMASONRY AS SPIRITUAL ALCHEMY
PART - V
CO-MASONRY AND THE WORK OF THE
SEVENTH RAY
PART - VI
WHAT IS CO-FREEMASONRY?
PART - VII
THE GLOSSARY